{"id":3617,"date":"2025-01-14T15:28:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=3617"},"modified":"2025-01-14T15:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T15:28:23","slug":"jamb-warns-utme-candidates-avoid-henna-for-smooth-registration-and-exam-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/jamb-warns-utme-candidates-avoid-henna-for-smooth-registration-and-exam-process\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB Warns UTME Candidates: Avoid Henna for Smooth Registration and Exam Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued an important notice to all candidates registering for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board is advising candidates to avoid applying henna, also known as Laali<\/em> or Lale<\/em>, on their fingers during the registration and examination process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Should Avoid Henna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Henna can interfere with the fingerprint scanning process, which is essential for both registration and exam entry. The intricate designs may obscure your fingerprint details, making it difficult for the system to authenticate your identity. In some cases, trying to remove henna using chemicals may damage your fingerprints, making future verification even harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Biometric Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biometric verification is a mandatory part of the UTME process. Without successful verification, candidates will not be able to access the exam questions or participate in the examination. Clear, undamaged fingerprints are crucial for this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Should Do<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To ensure a smooth experience, JAMB urges candidates to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n